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Hospice Care

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc

606 High Street, Baldwin, KS 66006

For-Profit
5 Years Certified
72 Patients/Day

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606 High Street
Baldwin, KS 66006

About Prairie Wind Hospice Llc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Baldwin, KS, serving patients and families in Douglas County and the surrounding area.

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc serves an average of 72 patients per day, covering 65 ZIP codes across its service area. 2% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 7 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Baldwin, KS, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2021
CountyDouglas
Avg Daily Census72 patients
Service Area65 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors7

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Average
91%

91% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave Prairie Wind Hospice Llc a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Below Average
72%

72% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, below the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Below Average
72%

72% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Below Average
51%

51% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, below the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Below Average
78%

78% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), below the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Average
86%

86% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, consistent with the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.

38.5% of Prairie Wind Hospice Llc's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

94.8%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

18.8

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

8.6%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

21.4%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

3.4%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

57.5%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

5.7%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

1.1%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$16,715

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (30%), followed by other conditions (25%), stroke (17%), cardiovascular disease (16%), cancer (10%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia30%
Other Conditions25%
Stroke17%
Cardiovascular Disease16%
Cancer10%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc delivers 2% of its care in patients' homes, with 88% in nursing facility settings, 10% in assisted living settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 72 patients per day.

Nursing Facility

88%

Assisted Living

10%

Patient's Home

2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Prairie Wind Hospice Llc

What is the CMS rating for Prairie Wind Hospice Llc?

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Prairie Wind Hospice Llc primarily treat?

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc's patient population includes dementia (30%), other conditions (25%), stroke (17%), cardiovascular disease (16%), cancer (10%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Prairie Wind Hospice Llc provide care?

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc provides care in nursing facility (88%), assisted living (10%), patient's home (2%).

How large is Prairie Wind Hospice Llc?

Prairie Wind Hospice Llc serves an average of 72 patients per day and covers 65 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Prairie Wind Hospice Llc?

7 physicians are affiliated with Prairie Wind Hospice Llc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·